Post by ComesWithASword on Dec 13, 2010 14:02:32 GMT -8

I think if we're going to want to keep this place busy we need some more OT threads. Since music and movies go hand in hand this should be a good place for discussion.

So what are you guys watching this week? See anything good on DVD? Favourite movies of the year? Of of all time? Filmmakers you adore?

I'll start: Seeing Black Swan either tonight or tomorrow. You've probably heard of it, it's the one where Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis make out. Wednesday I'm seeing Enter the Void, the new film from Gaspar Noe (He made a film you probably haven't heard of, Irreversible, which features a famously disturbing rape scene and is shown in reverse chronological order). ETV is shown completely in first person POV and contains alot of drug use. I'm prepared to watch it 2 or 3 more times in theatres.

Post by ComesWithASword on Dec 13, 2010 14:19:48 GMT -8

Alternate ending for the new Yogi Bear movie: BOOBOO KILLS YOGI

If that's fan made, then that is some amazing dedication for something not worthy of their animation skills. BUT, if that was produced by the actual people behind the real Yogi Bear movie then I have a newfound respect for those once seemingly lifeless souls.

Post by Horned Gramma on Dec 13, 2010 14:20:24 GMT -8

We did a weird double feature last night of 'SLC Punk' and 'Young Sherlock Holmes'. The wife hadn't seen either, and it had been close to ten years since I'd seen them. They went surprisingly well together.

Looking forward to the new Coen Brothers, and the David O. Russell film. Fuckabees is one of my favorite films ever, and 'Three Kings' is an underappreciated masterpiece.

Also, you may have been able to guess, but your dear old Grammer Gram is big on David Lynch.

Post by ComesWithASword on Dec 13, 2010 14:45:06 GMT -8

We did a weird double feature last night of 'SLC Punk' and 'Young Sherlock Holmes'. The wife hadn't seen either, and it had been close to ten years since I'd seen them. They went surprisingly well together.

Looking forward to the new Coen Brothers, and the David O. Russell film. Fuckabees is one of my favorite films ever, and 'Three Kings' is an underappreciated masterpiece.

Also, you may have been able to guess, but your dear old Grammer Gram is big on David Lynch.

I've heard really good things about The Fighter, and I too love (heart) huckabees and three kings. Have you seen his earlier stuff? Spanking the monkey is great jeremy davies awkwardness and is one of those films that perfectly captures the state of 90's post-pulp fiction american independent cinema. Flirting with disaster is great too, probably the closest to huckabee's in terms of tone. He has a great ability to weave from character to character, sometimes completely leaving the "protagonist" to spend time with side characters, and making feel natural in the pace of the film. it's very woody allen like.

Post by Lump on Dec 13, 2010 15:13:53 GMT -8

If that's fan made, then that is some amazing dedication for something not worthy of their animation skills. BUT, if that was produced by the actual people behind the real Yogi Bear movie then I have a newfound respect for those once seemingly lifeless souls.

Damn, as soon as I saw this thread, was gonna post this video, but you beat me to it.

Anybody else see all the hilarious tweets Tim Heidecker and Neil Hamburger made about the Yogi Bear movie? Priceless.

Post by Horned Gramma on Dec 13, 2010 15:18:24 GMT -8

I'm all over that Yogi Bear movie when it comes out. Fuck everyone, I watched 'Marmaduke' and I laughed my ass off.

I don't differentiate between 'good' and 'bad' when it comes to movies; just 'entertaining' and 'not entertaining'. Honestly I almost prefer a really stupid movie, since so few movies are actually really GREAT. I know I'm getting what I paid for going to see shit like Yogi Bear.

Post by wolfhat on Dec 13, 2010 15:59:21 GMT -8

The Coen Brothers, Wes Anderson, and David Lynch are my favorite directors. With all the Dude references on this forum I'm surprised no one has mentioned Joel and Ethan yet, but I guess everyone figured someone else would pull the trigger. The Big Lebowski is probably my favorite movie of all time, or at least I can say with confidence it is the single movie I've seen the most times. I watch it at least once annually with a group of people and it is always a ridiculous time. I feel bad for anyone who watches it for the first time with us, but that doesn't stop me from quoting the entire thing. Naturally we drink beers, white russians, and do a J when prompted. Always a good time.

My favorite David Lynch film is The Lost Highway, but I think that might be mostly because it was the first one I saw of his. What a twisted film, and what an awesome soundtrack! Trent Reznor and David Bowie did (almost) the entire thing. I'm not going to write a Gramma-style review, but I do recommend people checking out both the soundtrack and the movie. David Lynch is one crazy mofo and is usually an acquired taste, but I was an easy sell. His work ranges from slightly strange to shit-the-bed-and-turn-on-the-lights bizarre.

The Royal Tenenbaums is probably my favorite from Wes Anderson, but all his films are unbelievably clever, and his attention for detail does not go unnoticed by me. I love the way he frames his shots. He picks some great music for his films too. He works with the same group of actors a lot and I really like most of them. I pretty much hate everything Ben Stiller has done except when he's in Wes Anderson movies, though.

Post by Horned Gramma on Dec 13, 2010 16:17:43 GMT -8

Word, wolfy. The Coens, Wes Anderson and David Lynch are three of the big ones for me too, although I prefer almost any of Lynch's films to 'Lost Highway'. 'Mulholland Drive' scares the shit out of me, 'Blue Velvet' skeeves me out and I lose sleep every time I watch 'Eraserhead', but I love the guy.

Also much love for Terry Gilliam, and Paul Thomas Anderson. My favorite movie of all time is probably 'Punch Drunk Love'.

Post by wolfhat on Dec 13, 2010 16:41:30 GMT -8

Good call with Terry Gilliam (although I still haven't seen Brazil.)

People seem to either love or hate P. T. Anderson. My girlfriend is a film major and she despises the guy. Punch Drunk Love was on TV a while back and I tried to watch it but I think it was spoiled by her constant WTFing. The score was abrasive and shit, that's one thing I do remember. I'd be willing to give it another go though. I loved There Will Be Blood, and I think I saw Magnolia when I was too young.

Post by Horned Gramma on Dec 13, 2010 16:45:57 GMT -8

Anyone who hasn't seen 'Brazil' needs to stop what they're doing and watch it right fucking now. The greatness of 'Brazil' can not be overstated; it makes everything else Gilliam has ever done look like a children's movie.